What is a Unit Information Security Lead?
→ The Unit Information Security Lead (UISL) is a term for the Workforce Member(s) assigned responsibility for tactical execution of information security activities in a School or Unit.
On this site Bruins can:
→ Learn more about the Unit Information Security Lead (UISL) role.
→ Find out who your UISL, IT Strategic Partner (ITSP), and Unit Head are.
→ Explore policies and standards to learn how cybersecurity works across the UCLA campus and systemwide.
Empower the Bruin community
- Grow a security culture by socializing policies and services.
- Gather feedback from across campus.
Collaborate and Communicate
- Promote collaboration and enhance communication to support Units in their security needs.
- Empower the UISL community to serve as advocates for their Units.
Support cyber maturity goals
- Create a security-first approach that fits each Unit's needs and resources to create a more secure UCLA.
Build accountability
- Outline and define the roles and responsibilities of UISLs as they interact with Units.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in security practices on a regular basis.
The Unit Information Security Lead (UISL) operating model is a part of the implementation of the University of California's systemwide Information Security Policy, IS-3 Electronic Information Security Policy. A UISL is the workforce member assigned with the responsibility of implementing and enforcing security controls in IS-3.
In consultation with the Unit Head, the UISL works with the workforce members within a Unit, Service Providers, Information Proprietors, IT Owners, Suppliers, and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) to ensure compliance with IS-3.
The UISL:
- implements security controls
- reviews and updates Risk Assessments and Risk Treatment plans following guidance from the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Team
- devises procedures for the proper handling, storage, and disposal of electronic media within the Unit
- reviews access rights
At UCLA, UISLs are tasked with being the bridge between OCISO and the Units. As the workforce members who put policy into practice and operate at the risk level, UISLs are responsible for overseeing and executing Information Security activities within each Unit.
Empower the Bruin community
- Grow a security culture by socializing policies and services.
- Gather feedback from across campus.
Collaborate and Communicate
- Promote collaboration and enhance communication to support Units in their security needs.
- Empower the UISL community to serve as advocates for their Units.
Support cyber maturity goals
- Create a security-first approach that fits each Unit's needs and resources to create a more secure UCLA.
Build accountability
- Outline and define the roles and responsibilities of UISLs as they interact with Units.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in security practices on a regular basis.
